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Why Correcting Your Teen in January Doesn’t Work—And What To Do Instead Jan 06, 2026

If you've already found yourself repeating instructions, nagging about screen time, or bracing for another eye-roll from your teen—take a breath. January is a tough month for both parents and kids. But here’s the truth that might surprise you: the problem isn’t your parenting—it’s your timing.

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5 Expert-Backed Screen Time Strategies That Actually Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Teen Jan 01, 2026

In today’s digital world, managing screen time with tweens and teens has become one of the most common—and emotionally charged—struggles for parents.


Late-night TikTok scrolling, gaming marathons, and hours lost to YouTube spirals are not just draining your teen’s energy—they're chipping away at yo...

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The Christmas Day Reset: 5 Simple Ways for Single Parents to Connect with Tweens & Teens Dec 24, 2025

For many single parents, Christmas Day brings up a whirlwind of emotions. Between the gift unwrapping, family visits, emotional dynamics, and split schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Add a tween or teen into the mix—and suddenly, your holiday might feel more like a juggling act than a joyful ...

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How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping Before the Holidays: Scripts That Actually Work Dec 18, 2025

The holidays bring a mix of joy, downtime, and (for parents) worry. If you're a parent of a tween or teen, especially in a single-parent household, the stakes feel even higher. Amid sleepovers, parties, and less supervision, your child may be exposed to vaping or THC pens — even if you think they wo...

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Why Your Teen Is Extra Moody During the Holidays (And 3 Tools to Help You Stay Calm) Dec 16, 2025

The holiday season is supposed to feel magical… but if you're a single parent of a teen or tween, it might feel more like emotional whiplash.

One minute your teen is cheerful. The next, they’re arguing about chores, snapping over screen time limits, or shutting down completely. If you’ve found your...

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5 Signs Your Teen May Be Vaping — And How Single Parents Can Step In Without Breaking Trust Dec 09, 2025

Vaping is on the rise—and teens are getting better at hiding it.

As a single parent, you may feel like you're constantly playing catch-up with what's going on in your child's world. And when it comes to topics like vaping, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure how to even start the conversation.
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3 Ways to Handle Screen Time With Teens Over Thanksgiving—Without the Holiday Blowups Nov 25, 2025

Thanksgiving can be a beautiful mess—laughter, food, travel… and your teen scrolling TikTok through dinner.

If you're a parent of a tween or teen, screen time stress during the holidays is real. You’re trying to make memories and stay present, but all you see is your child’s face buried in a phone....

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What To Do If You Think Your Teen Is Vaping : How To Respond With Calm, Clarity, and Compassion Nov 18, 2025

Finding out that your teen might be vaping can feel like a punch to the gut. Whether it’s marijuana or nicotine, your mind races — How long has this been happening? Should I take their phone?
Before reacting, pause. In The Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares why staying calm and curiou...

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